Written Assignment Grading Rubric

	
Excellent	
Good	
Average	
Below Average	
Unsatisfactory	Course Outcomes	Measurable Outcomes	
Domain								
Content: Discussion of Theories & Domains of Development 30 points	Points: 30-27	Points: 26-24	Points: 23-21	Points: 20-18	Points: 17-0	1, 4	4.2, 2.3	
	Three domains of development clearly identified and explained.
Theory clearly articulated and thoroughly integrated into the discussion.	Three domains of development clearly identified and explained. Theory somewhat articulated and integrated into the discussion.	Two domains of development identified and explained. Theory marginally articulated and integrated into the discussion.	One domain of development identified and explained. Theory marginally integrated into the discussion.	None of the domains of development identified and explained.
Theory not discussed.			
Content: Discussion of Contexts of Development 30 points	Points: 30-27	Points: 26-24	Points: 23-21	Points: 20-18	Points: 17-0	5, 3	4.2, 5.1	
	Three contexts of development discussed and synthesized with clarity and depth.	Three contexts of development discussed intended purposed achieved.	Two contexts of development discussed but the information discussed is not yet synthesized,
so the intended purpose is not fully achieved.	One domain of development discussed.
Information discussed is fragmented and/or used inappropriately (misquoted, taken out of context,
or incorrectly paraphrased, etc.), so the intended
purpose is not achieved.	No discussion of contexts of development apparent.			
Content: Discussion & Integration of Research	Points: 30-27	Points: 26-24	Points: 23-21	Points: 20-18	Points: 17-0	2, 7	4.1	
	Journal articles are peer reviewed; 4 are used; data driven	Journal article are peer reviewed; 3 are used; data driven	Journal articles are peer reviewed; 2 are used; but is only in	Journal article is peer reviewed; one used; but is only in	No peer reviewed articles used. No			

30 points	and fully integrated into the essay.
Clearly discusses entirety of research methods employed by psychologists on the topic.	and somewhat integrated. Discusses some research methods employed by psychologists on the topic.	reference list. Article not used in the body of the essay.
Research methods only marginally discussed.	the reference list. Article not used in body of essay.
Research methods not discussed.	research methods discussed.			
Content: Student Analysis & Future Directions
30 points	Points: 30-27	Points: 26-24	Points: 23-21	Points: 20-18	Points: 17-0	6	4.2	
	Discussion includes full analysis of topic inclusive of opinions and future directions for research that fully consider the best interest of the child.	Discussion includes an analysis of topic inclusive of opinions and future directions for research that somewhat consider the best interest of the child.	Discussion includes an analysis of topic inclusive of opinions and future directions for research that marginally considers the best interest of the child.	Discussion of topic, opinions and future directions considering the best interest of the child is not fully developed.	Opinions, future directions for research and considerations for best interest of the child are not discussed.			
APA Format 20 points	Points: 20-16	Points: 15-11	Points: 10-6	Points: 5-1	Points: 0	7	1.1	
	Paper includes the 4 elements of APA style (i.e., a title page, a running head, internal referencing, reference page) with no more than 1 error	Paper includes the 4 elements of APA style (i.e., a title page, a running head, internal referencing, reference page) with no more than 2 errors	Paper includes the 4 elements of APA style (i.e., a title page, a running head, internal referencing, reference page) with no more than 3 errors	Paper includes the 4 elements of APA style (i.e., a title page, a running head, internal referencing, reference page) with no more than 4 errors	Not in APA format			
Organization & Mechanics
10 points	Points: 10-9	Points: 8-6	Points: 5-4	Points: 3-1	Points: 0	7	1.1	
	No more than 3 grammatical and spelling errors; language is appropriate for college level,	No more than 5 grammatical and spelling errors; language is somewhat appropriate for	No more than 7 grammatical and spelling errors: language is somewhat appropriate for	No more than 9 grammatical and spelling errors: language is not appropriate for college level	No evidence of standard English			

	academic paper	college level academic paper	college level academic paper	academic paper (slang, etc. used)